1911 slide rail cracked

Its formal designation as of 1940 was automatic pistol, caliber. In addition, each 80 1911 frame is machined to precise tolerances from highquality 4140 carbon steel, then heattreated to rc 2832 for exceptional wear resistance. I began to check with the commercial firearms companies and the custom builders to see what type of commemorative 1911. Glad to see another kentucky boy interested in building a 1911. Marvel precision the best 1911 22lr conversion in the world. This article will cover fitting the slide and frame of your 1911 type pistol. Slide stop hole crack on a 1911 general gunsmithing. Cracking at the point you describe would be unusual, though not impossible. There was a day when the 10mm earned a reputation for punishing recoil and cracked frames. I had an exnm slide that had cracked on the right slide rail during a slide tightening attempt. If you have a slide or frame that is oversize on the rails, you will have to mill or.

Whether you are a competitive shooter, a firearms enthusiast, in law enforcement or the military, we can provide any gunsmith service you need for your 1911 or 2011 pistol. Hi guys, im a machinist, working on building myself a 2011 longslide. This 1911 rail mount adapter is deceptively simple. The goal is when the slide is at the rear and you tilt the frame toward the ground, the slide can easily fall off.

Long story short, i galled it a bit when lapping the frameslide together but. Unless your present barrel is faulty, id stick with it. Hardened, tool steel bar is used as an anvil inside the frame rails on a 1911. Then, insert the fitting bar with the same thickness into the frame rails and tap the frame rail gap until it is the correct width to accept the slide. Surface ground and hardened tool steel bars in ten thicknesses recommended by agency armorers and top pistolsmiths as the most accurate way to remove vertical slide play from the 1911 auto, its variations and copies. The last article covered the items you would need to build your 1911type pistol. Lightened 938 super sti slide with the distinctive. Our slide racker is designed to replace the factory rear sight and allow fro easier slide manipulation. Rock island armory 5 inch full size 1911 slide 22tcm flat top engraved lpa. Hi guys, anybody else ever done their 1911 rails with a surface grinder. The 1911 frames machined single stack receiver is ready for the slide, barrel, and firecontrol components of your choice. Ive all but completed my first 1911 using wilson combat frame slide kit with mostly wc bullet proof parts. Test article photos of marsoc winning colt rail guns soldier.

The first is the thin web above the square slide stop hole, the other is at the front of the round slide stop pin hole. Machine fit slide to frame carbon steel only no stainless for precision builds. Gsg and sig sauer 1911 slide racker taylor tactical supply. This was quickly addressed by removing the section of. All cutters are interchangeable in all our rail cutting jigs. Building a 1911 part ii top rated supplier of firearm reloading.

The faster the slidebarrel move the more force they apply to the frame when they hit it. They are cnc and edm machined of 4140 steel and heat treated to 4042 rockwell hardness. Its cracked right on the rail where it slides along the receiver half way back. Ive ordered an sti frameslide kit for my second build. The colt delta elite is a modified m1911 pistol, series 80 configuration, chambered for the. Replacement carbide cutters for rail cutter choose size. Machined from 416 stainless steel forgings for superior strength and longevity. The slide racker comes in two different sizes short or long. Are the sig cracked frame stories true, and do they.

Apr 14, 2014 its formal designation as of 1940 was automatic pistol, caliber. So far ive bought a good set of filesflat, round, small and a little bigger. Ive ordered an sti frame slide kit for my second build. Whether you are looking for a custom target slide or a 1911 officer slide for sale, here are some of the types that are commonly available for sale. Most new 1911s dont have that part of the slide rail for exactly that reason. How to hand fit the 1911 slide with files, lapping compound, and tons of hammering. The mount itself is made of a black delrin plastic and is formed with extremely clean lines and sharp corners. A guy who comes to my gun range has a 42 colt m1911a1 that he carried. The champion operator mates this forged operator frame with a shorter slide and a 4 inch barrel. This super reliable unit has a slide machined from billet 7075 aircraft grade aluminum or steel. Sell your 1911 slide for free today on gunsamerica.

I had a customer that insisted on converting his 1918 colt into a. Frame is a 2011 with the long dust cover, and the slide is an sti unique 6. If they will already go together, you may have purchased a prefit slide and frame assembly. Tipping the scales at 42 ounces unloaded, it will be. Repairing cracked stainless slide page 2 1911addicts the. Home forums 1911 forum 1911 gunsmithing repairing cracked stainless slide discussion in 1911 gunsmithing started by foresterpumice, sep 26, 2016. Slide stop hole crack on a 1911 general gunsmithing brian. Bushing style and bull barrel configurations available. But not long ago when cleaning, i noticed circular cracks in the polymer at the back end of the front rails just above. The range officer elite is built on a forged frame and slide and features an upgraded blackt finish, g10 grips, and ambi safety. Walther p38 with a cracked slide, the crack micro welded and the final finish work by pullman arms, bringing. This results in a pistol that is suitable for concealed carry or operating where a light is needed and it doesn. I found a strip of steel that fits pretty good in the slide rail slots, going to wail on it with a mallet to see how hard i can hit it until it t fails, see what would have happened. Besides making outstanding 1911 and 2011 pistols, deep river customs is also a full service custom gunsmith shop.

Hybrid barrels cut slide slot and fitting extra must flat top slide 80. Using feeler gauges, measurements are taken of horizontal and vertical movement with the slide in battery and recorded on a worksheet. I shot such a cracked frame for many thousands of rds, but i ran 200 gr. See this pic top view slide removedto show the general area where this is. Cracks in the 1911 frame usually appear at one of two places. Some of the very first delta elites had a tendency to suffer flexinduced slide rail stress cracks. For more information on brownells 1911 slide fitting bars, please visit. From the looks of the rail cutting you went clockwise around the frame which is backwards. Please view the attachments at the bottom of the page for detailed instructions on using this fixture. If you have a slide or frame that is oversize on the rails, you will have to mill or file down the rails so the slide will go on the frame. Jan 30, 2009 the springfield armory operator model 1911 is a superbly made, full size, full weight 1911 pistol that incorporates many desirable features. Hardened to 4042rc gives the greatest durability possible for a stainless steel barrel.

Specials 1911 work, slide lightening, custom slide work. Rail mount adapter for 1911 handguns gunner security, inc. The biggest improvement in accuracy in a 1911 comes from fitting a new bushing, btw. Each slide had cracks in the same location, but they varied in size. The sti 6 slide is available in most common calibers. Government 70 series 1911 slides, many with a fullsize 5inch barrel. Wilson combat 1911 bullet proof semiextended slide release. So far ive bought a good set of filesflat, round, small and a.

Today i found a crack on the slide stop hole, through the rails, on my trp operator. The frame is cracked in the usual spot, right where the slide bangs the frame every shot, foward of. Commander 1911 slide 9mm rock ultra ms tac 2 black. Wilson combat 1911 bullet proof semiextended slide. I had an exnm slide that had cracked on the right slide rail during a slidetightening attempt. Thats a really nice detailed photo, makes me want to look at my 1911s rail to slide fit, as yours looks pretty sloppy. Jan 15, 2016 hi guys, im a machinist, working on building myself a 2011 longslide.

Not sure how true it is, but ive also read that putting in a stronger recoil spring instead of square bottom firing pin stops and stronger mainspring can cause the slide to spring forward more forcefully and can put additional stress on the locking lugs and. Lightened 938 super caspian slide with the distinctive brazos custom porting. Slides are available in the classic profile as seen on the sti eagle or the unique profile as seen on the sti edge. Thats probably because i have a colt gold cup slide in my work bench drawer with a cracked left rear corner.

Repairing cracked stainless slide page 2 1911addicts. After a good amount of back and forth action, youll feel the compound start to wear out. If we have product in stock we will ship immediately. Looks aside, the slideframe for is very tight, no movement. Sort by position product name price set descending direction. Ive all but completed my first 1911 using wilson combat frameslide kit with mostly wc bullet proof parts. Unit 1 our unit 1 is designed for extreme accuracy. Get through to the finest grit and it should feel like glass. It cracked up on the rail years ago and i simply milled out the bridge.

Jul 21, 2014 finished hammering 1911 slide once you can hammer everything, start with your coarsest grit lapping compound and start going at it again. Are the sig cracked frame stories true, and do they replace. Work on enough guns and eventually it will happen, a missed cut, a cutter crashes into a work piece or a client brings in an obsolete gun with a broken part. American handgunner micro welding american handgunner. Barrels and slides for the shorter commander size 1911 45acp pistols. The threads have been edited to remove nonrelevant posts, fix spelling or typographic errors, et cetera. Fixing galling on 2011 rails general gunsmithing brian enoss. The springfield armory operator model 1911 is a superbly made, full size, full weight 1911 pistol that incorporates many desirable features. Remsport manufactures premium 1911 components and parts. The sharp corner formed at the junction of the tunnel and the frame rail is a good place for a stress riser to form, and a crack is sure to follow. Baer 1911 slides have set the standard for premium quality. I will try and get a good picture of the slide up after work tomorrow.

Building a 1911 part ii top rated supplier of firearm. It is designed to snap around the front dustcover portion of the pistols receiver. Repairing cracked stainless slide discussion in 1911 gunsmithing started by foresterpumice, sep 26, 2016. The faster the slide barrel move the more force they apply to the frame when they hit it. Solid aluminum, millingvise fixture securely holds all models of 1911 auto slides in four different positions for more precise milling of lowmount sight dovetails, extractor rollover cuts, front cocking serrations, french side cuts, ejection port lowering, 1 comp cuts plus, it makes a convenient, easytohold handle for powersanding and. Springfield armory was the first 1911 manufacturer to offer a frame that included an accessory rail as part of the forging. Kimber 1911 night sight micro 3dot tritium set black ml11229 380 9mm.

If we do not have in stock, please allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery time. I came home tonight from the range, upon begining to clean the mp, i discovered the slide is cracked. The thickness of the slide rails behind the slide stop notch is also recorded. A complete accuracy job on a 1911 style pistol begins with a stripped frame and slide. Slide rackers are a must for shooters in need for faster cocking of the pistol or those that have difficulty getting a firm grip on the slide. There is no such thing as a drop in part for a 1911. Browsing around, i dont see any replacement slides anywhere. If you order a drop in bushing, not much will be accomplished.